Reminder: Never connect a generator to home wiring without transfer switch

Currently a problem in the north-east USA, but applicable after every storm. People in the south have more experience with hurricanes, and are used to this advice. But apparently, some folks up north aren't in practice. Never connect an electric generator to home electrical wiring without installing a transfer switch to disconnect power from the electric grid. Back feeding electric power into the utility lines is dangerous for the repair crews working on utility lines. Also, never run a generator indoors or in the garage. Only outdoors 20-feet away from doors and windows. FCC has activated DIRS reporting for tropical storm Henri. So we should see some communication system disaster reporting this afternoon.